Enfermedad carotidea aterosclerótica. Experiencia en el Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía en pacientes sometidos a angioplastía carotídea con stent
2014
The carotid atherosclerotic disease (CD) is a common global entity, with a prevalence of approximately 55 to 60%, being more frequent in patients over 60 years, with no
significant differences between gender. The moderate-severe CAD (stenosis> 50%) accounts for about 15% of cases of stroke and up to 50% of transient ischemic episodes. It also identified by
carotid bruits in asymptomatic persons (without presenting symptoms of cerebral ischemia). Treatment consisting of antiplatelet, statin use and control of risk factors; but sometimes invasive
treatment (endarterectomy vs stenting) is required. Carotid angioplasty may be superior to carotid endarterectomy in a group of patients, such as those previously undergone neck surgery or
radiation.
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